Very, very interesting. Broad choice of topics, nice approach and quite complete.
Actually, there is one approach I did not really find suit...moreVery, very interesting. Broad choice of topics, nice approach and quite complete.
Actually, there is one approach I did not really find suitable: the one given to string theory, as if science requires no conditions to refute any theory. It's just a matter of researching and researching and researching, not daring to worry about how scientific is your subject.(less)
I usually do not read thrillers, nor fast paced books such as this (at least not anymore - I used to do it quite often).
I heard about a fe...moreI usually do not read thrillers, nor fast paced books such as this (at least not anymore - I used to do it quite often).
I heard about a few years back, read Savage Season per chance and longed for more from this author, but never bothering to actually look. Should have done so.
This book is quite a blast and makes one wonder. As I said, it is fast paced, full of smart remarks and, despite the sex and fights and jokes and stuff, the content still gets to be philosophical on its own Lansdale way - I'd even dare say american-movie way.
Entertaining and cliché. Reminded me of the Bloom X Potter discussion, and of all the many silly books (at least now I consider them silly) I read and...moreEntertaining and cliché. Reminded me of the Bloom X Potter discussion, and of all the many silly books (at least now I consider them silly) I read and how much hey have influenced me.
I wish I could remember everything I read within. Really, a nice book on our memories, and an even nicer picture on where we stand, when it comes to i...moreI wish I could remember everything I read within. Really, a nice book on our memories, and an even nicer picture on where we stand, when it comes to information and education.(less)
Otávio Augusto It's quite something. At times I just felt like this book was dull and not worth reading. At the same time, I felt displaced and, well,...moreOtávio Augusto It's quite something. At times I just felt like this book was dull and not worth reading. At the same time, I felt displaced and, well, this is exactly the kind of feeling I look for in a novel or science fiction.
Interesting enough, the questions it raises can be checked from different perspectives. Having read one other of Dick's novels (The Man in the High Ca...moreInteresting enough, the questions it raises can be checked from different perspectives. Having read one other of Dick's novels (The Man in the High Castle) I cannot say I like the esoteric ideas he brings forth; on the other hand, there's so much us being alive and deciding what to do, in such a out of space-time way, that I cannot help but read on. And on. And on. Being a science fiction fan, this author is a "must know" kind of guy.(less)
I know there is no sense comparing the book and the tv show, since they qre very distinct products; but I cannot help it, since I had great expectatio...moreI know there is no sense comparing the book and the tv show, since they qre very distinct products; but I cannot help it, since I had great expectations toward this book. I do must say I like the tv show better.(less)
One who reads such a book now probably won't feel any kind of fear and, I would dare say, maybe won't be impressed at all. That's not to say that Poe ...moreOne who reads such a book now probably won't feel any kind of fear and, I would dare say, maybe won't be impressed at all. That's not to say that Poe isn't a good author, irrelevant, etc., not at all. My assessment is just the opposite, since many of the elements that can be found within the stories collected in this book still tap into our imagination; I would say it just so happens because Poe has laid ground for much that we see all around modern pop culture. I wonder – and that is an exercise I might someday try – what would happen if Poe was read by youngsters, in a rainy, dark night.
T'was a great anniversary gift, that's for sure.
Now, not to be fully enthusiastic: sometimes it can be a bit tiresome, his explorations of phobias; I mean, he could have chosen different topics within the realm of fears.
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A friend saw me reading this book and told me it probably was quite a thriller - he said it because he noticed I would not put the book down at any mo...moreA friend saw me reading this book and told me it probably was quite a thriller - he said it because he noticed I would not put the book down at any moment -. The expression, thriller, reminded me of Stephen King, so I quickly dismissed the adjective and, at the same time, did not bother to explain the nature of this marvel.
Reminded me quite a bit of Lost - of which I have never been a fan. Fact is, it is a terrifying book, not because it is a thriller - really, it is not - but because it gives such a realistic insight on our (aggressive, human) nature. In my opinion, a definite must read.(less)
It was quite a new experience, to me, to endeavor into Harris' world. Thrilling, yes, but there are breaks I find utterly unnecessary: explaining char...moreIt was quite a new experience, to me, to endeavor into Harris' world. Thrilling, yes, but there are breaks I find utterly unnecessary: explaining characters. If anything can be said on Harris' defense, it's that the public - nowadays, at least - cannot suffer not to know, not to understand. Saddening.(less)
a story full of satire within realism; it is interesting how up to date this story is, and how serious are the themes argued in this comedic play, ...morea story full of satire within realism; it is interesting how up to date this story is, and how serious are the themes argued in this comedic play, Adorable.(less)
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